AZ StRUT

Yesterday, our Executive Director, Jared Bodine, joined 12News to talk about why recycling your old electronics matters — not just for the environment, but for our community too.

From old phones, laptops, gaming consoles, cameras, keyboards, and even that mystery box of cords you’ve been hanging onto… those devices can have a second life. 🔌📱💻

At AZ StRUT, donated electronics are:
🔒 Securely wiped to protect your personal data
🎓 Used in STEM education and workforce development so students can learn hands-on tech skills
💚 Refurbished and redistributed to nonprofits and community members who can use them
♻️ Responsibly recycled through downstream partners when they can’t be reused

As Jared shared, keeping electronics out of landfills helps protect our environment, reduces harmful waste, and supports a more sustainable future — all while creating real educational opportunities for Arizona students.

And if you’re doing some spring cleaning, remember:
If you’re donating a device with data on it, we recommend doing a quick wipe first. We even have simple Windows and Mac wipe guides available on our website to help make it easy.

A huge thank you to 12News for helping shine a light on responsible e-waste recycling and the impact this work has across Arizona. We’re proud to turn old tech into opportunity. 🙌